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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.46, 23,854.30 and 11,319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.46, 23,854.30 and 11,319.41 is: 15,621.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.46 : 23,854.30 = 11,319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.46/23,854.30 = 11,319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.46x = 23,854.30 × 11,319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.46x = 270,016,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,016,633.30/17,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.94

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